Sunday, March 29, :00 noon - 3:00 p.m. it s All free!

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1 Make plans to Come out to the BBC palm Sunday picnic Sunday, March 29, :00 noon - 3:00 p.m. it s All free! ENJOY GREAT FOOD, FUN GAMES, EGG HUNTS FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES, AND MUCH MORE. Bring the entire family!! don't miss it!!

2 Page 2 UPWARD AWARDS CELEBRATION Sunday March 8, 2015, 4:00-6:00 p.m.- Main Auditorium All players, parents, coaches, referees & family members are encouraged & welcome to attend, as well as our BBC members. Our guest speaker/entertainer this year is World Champion Rope Jumper, and 2-Time Guinness World Records Holder (jump rope and unicycle records**), Peter Nestler. A unique amalgamation of performance art, this show fuses together various live elements to create one of the most engaging and sought-after programs in the world. Combining his mastery of rope skipping (which has affectionately brought him the nickname of Rope Master), the athletic prowess of unicycling, the art of poi spinning, glow-in-the-dark ropes, audience participation and motivational speaking, this is the must-see show for youth, children and families. Peter is a licensed Pastor through Church on the Move in Tulsa, OK and his unique approach to ministry is fun, engaging and Christ-Centered. Join us each Wednesday evening at Bulverde Baptist for any or all of these activities: Family Meal Provided from 5:15pm-6:30pm $3 per person. Kids under 5 eat free! Reserve your spot for dinner ONLINE by clicking on this link... All activities are from 6:30pm - 8:00pm His Kids Jr. Clubhouse: Birth - Preschool - Bible stories, music and lots of fun time! His Kids Clubs: K-5th grade - Bible teaching, service projects and more. BBC Student Ministry: 6th-12th grades Games, Worship, Bible teaching, and more. Men s and Women s Bible Studies - new studies begin Wednesday, March 25th. Pastor s Bible Study - What the Bible says about current societal issues and info on what we believe at BBC.

3 Page 3 Benevolence A Bulverde Baptist Ministry Team Did you know that the Benevolence Ministry at Bulverde Baptist maintains a supply of HEB gift cards in the church office, and that these are given out frequently to people from the community and passers-by who need a little help getting to the next paycheck and have heard they might be able to find that help at Bulverde Baptist? Did you know that more extensive help is available to those in need both within our church family and our community? The Benevolence Ministry Team (BMT) is a formal committee of Bulverde Baptist with a yearly budget. Part of our budget supports Provisions, the Bulverde area food pantry (see article in this newsletter), and two team members represent the church on the Provisions board. We also receive funding from directed donations through Sunday offerings. The stated purpose of the BMT is to provide financial, emotional, and physical support to those in need, first to those in the Bulverde Baptist community, and then reaching out to the larger communities that we live in, such as the city of Bulverde, and Bexar and Comal counties. We act under the principle that if God sends a need our way, and has provided us the means to meet that need, then we will do all we can, with God s guidance. Last year, among other things, BMT paid for car repairs for a young single mom, helped with medical bills for a sick church member, provided rental assistance, helped one family in need obtain a brand new refrigerator and another a used washing machine and dryer, and many times gave gas or grocery money to get someone to the next payday. BMT also helped move an elderly church member and provided financial and general life counseling as situations warranted. Most of the BMT members would be, and are doing these kinds of helping actions regardless, but the BMT provides a framework for greater effectiveness. If you have a gift for this kind of ministry and feel God leading you in this direction, you are welcome to join us. If you have a need or know of a need that BMT might be able to help with, please let us know. Our desire is to serve God by serving our community. Contact either: Marvin Miller, Chairman ( ) (mlmiller@gvtc.com) or Donna Lagoudis, Co-Chair ( ) (lagrd1@yahoo.com) Provisions, A 25:35 Outreach is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization with a mission to assist those that are struggling to meet basic needs such as food & other necessities. Each month we assist over 600 people within our community. If someone you know needs assistance, please send them to us. If you want to help, there are numerous ways in which to join our team and help the cause. Food, toiletries and monetary donations are always welcome. To stay informed of upcoming events, sign up for our newsletter in the Contact section of our website at Please like us on our Facebook page at for up to date news. His Kids Jr Clubhouse: Wednesday evenings our little ones are enjoying our craft time, Bible story and play time. There is still time and room for more to join in on the Fun. The Nursery Clubhouse door opens at 6:20pm. Children need to be picked up by 8:10pm. Please be sure to feed your child before dropping off. This avoids confusion to other little ones who are there not eating and also helps us avoid any food allergy concerns. Thank You for your understanding. His Kids Jr, Sunday Mornings: Thank You to those who are volunteering in the Nursery on Sunday mornings. We continue to invite those who enjoy playing with the littlest ones to volunteer during one of the services. His Kids Jr Super Wednesday Summer Ministry: Plans will start soon for the Super Wednesday Summer Playtime. Watch for additional information to be placed on the Nursery check-in counter soon. The program is for children ages One-Kindergarten. Also, we are looking for teacher s for the classes. If you are interested please see Debra Stovall. TNT Mother s Day Out program will start session registration soon. If you are interested in enrolling your child please contact Debra Stovall. An enrollment interest list is being prepared to determine the classroom needs. We need your child s name, child s birthday, parent name and contact number. Class placement is based on the child s age as of September 1st. Enrollment will open to currently enrolled families and BBC member s mid-march. Registration will open to the Community by the end of March. Please contact Debra Stovall with any questions regarding these Nursery Ministries. You can reach Debra at dstovall@bulverdebaptist.com or

4 Page 4 As always, if you have any questions or need more info about any Student Ministry activity, just contact Paul or Robbie at pbrand@bulverdebaptist.com or call Paul at Robbie East Paul Brand

5 HIS KIDS You will seek Me and find me when you search for me with all your Jeremiah 29:13 Save these Dates Weekly Palm Sunday Picnic March 29 Sundays AND Wednesdays His Kids are working on mastering the: Moms of Faith Lunch April 16 BIBLE CHALLENGE Kids of Faith River Retreat June 4-5 VBS June Upward Camp June 29-July 3 Preteen Camp August 2-5 Like us on Facebook at BBC His Kids We want the Bible to be a useful tool, for our children as they walk into their future. The more you know about your Bible the more helpful it will be. We are having TONS of fun in this learning process, because learning SHOULD be fun! If your child is not involved in Bible Hunters 9:45 Sunday Mornings and Wednesday Night Clubs 6:25-8:00 on Wednesdays, please accept this personal invitation from me : ) Join Us!!

6 Page 6 Friday March 6th-Sunday March 8th, 2015 Cost is $155 each (limited scholarships available) Speaker is Linda Goldfarb, Women s Ministry Coordinator, FBC Universal City, TX and Internet Radio Host. Topic Loving the Me God Sees, based on Linda s book. Place - is Camp Buckner, in Burnet, off of 281, approximately 1-1/2 hrs. from BBC Activities include zip-lining, the screamer swing, walks in the woods, hayride, time with God & friends Accommodations are motel style with 2 5 to a room (your choice if available) 5 wonderful meals in Dining Hall included in price Car-pooling together to the Camp Please call Kathy Sellers at for further info. Ever feel insufficient? Could it be that your weaknesses are the keys that unlock God's strength? Through a look at the life of Gideon, you can discover that instead of ignoring, neglecting, or trying to escape your weaknesses, you can see them as the gifts, given specifically and strategically by God to unlock the door of God s strength. TOTAL COST $135/PERSON For Men and Boys ages 13 and up Sign up now in the foyer of the Worship Center Don t miss this awesome weekend of fun, fellowship and getting closer to Christ. All men are invited to come on out every 2nd Sunday to enjoy breakfast with the guys here at BBC or at Riverside Community Church, just down the road from BBC. We start at 7:30 a.m. with a hearty breakfast and then have a devotional time until 8:30. Afterwards, you re welcome to attend the early worship service or just visit until the Bible study hour. We hope to see you there! Join us for our Spring Bible Study Beginning Wednesday, March 25th 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium Study Materials cost $13.00, which you can purchase and pick up at the Women s Ministry Table in the foyer, at the same time you sign up for the class. Remember, if you need childcare during the class time, please indicate that need when you sign up so that the nursery/preschool department will schedule the Starts Wednesday March 25th 6:30 p.m. In the Foyer Come join the men of BBC for a weekly Bible Study, immediately following the Wednesday Night Meal time. We ll be studying a variety of topics from week to week, relevant to your life and relationships. No sign up necessary. Sunday, May 10th

7 Page 7 Bulverde Baptist Mission Dollars at Work One of the projects that Bulverde Baptist Church Is helping sponsor is in the village of El Porvenir, Ecuador, population 80. The village is located approximately 40 miles from the city of Esmeraldas. First Baptist Church of Esmeraldas (FBE) built a small church building in the village and leads weekly Bible studies and services. The building has only a dirt floor and no indoor bathroom. The only source of water for the village has been a small polluted river from which the villagers draw water for all their needs. As a consequence of using the polluted water, the people were often ill. Partnering with First Baptist Esmeraldas, BBC provided the funds to cover the expenses to bring fresh spring water from a nearby mountain down to the village. Under the supervision of several men from First Baptist, people from the village installed the piping and constructed a concrete water storage tank in the village. Villagers are now able to fill their water containers from three spigots on the storage tank. Because the villagers supplied the labor for the water project, there were enough funds remaining for a concrete floor and a bathroom for the church building. Work is now in progress on those two projects. SUPPORT NORTH AMERICAN MISSIONS THIS EASTER

8 Page 8 BBC CONNECTIONS OUR CHURCH STAFF Pastor Dr. Richard Loser Associate Pastor Rev. Phil Flournoy Worship & Praise Pastor Rev. Chris Clark Student Pastor Rev. Paul Brand Middle School Pastor Rev. Robbie East Children s Ministry Director Laschel Fox Nursery/Preschool/TNT Director Debra Stovall Church Secretary / Membership Dana Crouch Church Secretary /Newsletter Judy Jackson Church Office Phone Fax Number info@bulverdebaptist.com BBC REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday 8:30 am & 11:00 am Worship Services 9:45 am Sunday School Wednesday Evening 5:15 pm Wednesday Night Supper, Fellowship Hall, $3 6:30-8:00 pm High School and Middle School Worship/Games/Fellowship; Pastor s Bible Study and Prayer Time; Special Adult Studies; His Kids Clubs & His Kids Jr. Clubhouse BBC Connections Submissions Attention ministry team leaders and event coordinators: All June-August 2015 activities and events must have submissions in by May 15, Please make your submissions to the editor by at jjackson@bulverdebaptist.com or call the church office (830) BBC Connections is a quarterly web publication of Bulverde Baptist Church, whose stated mission is to lead people to faith in Christ and growth in Christ-likeness. The newsletter purpose is to connect and inform BBC members with ongoing church ministries and activities. Printed editions are available at the welcome kiosk for members without internet access. March-May 2015 March 2015 April 2015 May 2015 Su Mo Tu We Th Fri Sat Su Mo Tu We Th Fri Sat Su Mo Tu We Th Fri Sa MARCH 1st - Lord s Supper Observed 4th - Wednesday BBC (Mexican) 6th-8th - Women s Annual Retreat 8th - Daylight Savings Time Begins; 2nd Sunday Men Breakfast (BBC); Church Council 12:15 p.m.; \ Upward Award Ceremony 4:00 p.m. 11th - Wednesday BBC(BBQ) 14th - Crop Hunger Walk-Canyon Lake CISD Spring Break 25th - Wednesday BBC (American) 28th - Spring Branch/Bulverde Lion s Club Car Show - 8am-5pm 29th - Palm Sunday Picnic, Noon-3pm APRIL 1st - Wednesday BBC (Italian) Pre Easter Retreat, Alto Frio TX 3rd - Good Friday - Offices Closed 5th - Easter Sunday 8th - Wednesday BBC (Mexican) 12th - 2nd Sunday Men s Breakfast 7:30 Church Council, 12:15 p.m.; His Kids Service Project, HC Daily Bread 15th -Wednesday BBC (BBQ) 16th - Mom s of Faith Faithville, 12-1 p.m. 17th - Christian Men of Business Lunch, 11:45 am, Bulverde/SB Library 19th - His Kids Leadership Mtg, 12-2pm 22nd -Wednesday BBC -American Men s Annual Retreat, Camp Eagle, Rock Springs TX 29th - Wednesday BBC (Italian) MAY 3rd - Lord s Supper Observed 6th - Wednesday BBC (Mexican) 10th - Mother s Day 13th - Wednesday BBC (BBQ) 15th - Christian Men of Business Lunch, 11:45 a.m. Bulverde/SB Library 17th Church Council, 1215 p.m. 20th Wednesday BBC (American) 25th - Memorial Day - Offices closed 27th - Wednesday BBC (Italian) 31st - Night of Worship (tentative); 5th Sunday Fellowship and Business mtg. HOLIDAYS SCHEDULED EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - CHECK THE WEEKLY BULLETIN AND CHURCH WEBSITE FOR UPDATES